Trip from Lake Wilson, MN to Dovray, MN

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

37m

Distance

25.5 mi

41 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min

4 AM

0h 35m ★

6 AM

0h 38m

8 AM

0h 44m

10 AM

0h 40m

12 PM

0h 39m

3 PM

0h 40m

5 PM

0h 44m

8 PM

0h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lake Wilson, MN to Dovray, MN covers 25.5 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on State Highway 30, MN 30, 180th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9 miles on State Highway 30. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.79 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 25.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (60%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

The drive from Lake Wilson, MN to Dovray, MN covers 25.5 miles and takes about 37m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

State Highway 30 is the longest continuous segment at about 9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MN 91 / Broadway Avenue South.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Lake Wilson, MN to Dovray, MN is easy. At 37m with 60% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (MN 91 / Broadway Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (MN 30; MN 91 / Center Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 19.1 miles (MN 30): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | MN 91 / Broadway Avenue South

Turn left onto MN 91 / Broadway Avenue South

Navigation decision point

5

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | MN 30; MN 91 / Center Avenue

Turn left onto MN 30; MN 91 / Center Avenue

Navigation decision point

4

19.1 mi into trip | ~26m in | MN 30

At end of road, turn right onto MN 30

Navigation decision point

4

25.4 mi into trip | ~37m in | CR 41 / Woodman Avenue

Turn left onto CR 41 / Woodman Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
State Highway 30	9 mi	11m
MN 30	6.3 mi	11m
180th Avenue	4.9 mi	6m
101st Street	2 mi	2m
151st Street	1.6 mi	2m
20th Street	1.1 mi	2m
Center Avenue	0.3 mi	<1m
Broadway Avenue South	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: State Highway 30 — 9 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Wilson, MN and Dovray, MN.

1

Start on MN 91

109 ft · 7 sec · Minnesota Street

2

Turn left onto MN 91

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Broadway Avenue South

3

Turn left onto MN 30; MN 91

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Center Avenue

4

Continue on MN 30

9.0 mi · 11 min · State Highway 30

5

Continue on MN 30

1.1 mi · 2 min · 20th Street

6

Continue on CR 8

2.0 mi · 2 min · 101st Street

7

Continue on CR 8

4.9 mi · 6 min · 180th Avenue

8

Continue on CR 35

1.6 mi · 2 min · 151st Street

9

At end of road, turn right onto MN 30

6.3 mi · 11 min · MN 30

10

Turn left onto CR 41

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Woodman Avenue

11

Arrive at destination

CR 41

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.79 one way

$7.59 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.07	$4.09	$8.18
premium	$4.53	$4.55	$9.10
diesel	$5.61	$5.63	$11.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	7.6	$2.68	$1.22
Efficient EV	6.4	$2.23	$1.02
EV Truck/SUV	10.2	$3.57	$1.63

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Lake Wilson, MN

Late night in Lake Wilson on Friday

Local time

1:54 AM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dovray, MN

Late night in Dovray on Friday

Local time

1:54 AM

CDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

37m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Lake Wilson, MN to Dovray, MN covers 25.5 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are State Highway 30, MN 30, 180th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 12.7 miles from Lake Wilson, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.79 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Lake Wilson, MN to Dovray, MN is easy. At 37m with 60% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (MN 91 / Broadway Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (MN 30; MN 91 / Center Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 19.1 miles (MN 30): Navigation decision point.

The route from Lake Wilson, MN to Dovray, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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